I’m very impressed with Microsoft’s design for a tablet. I can see this Courier concept being a huge boon for anyone in the art/design fields. Looking forward to finding out a release date and cost for this promising piece of technology.

An Artist’s Best Friend

[Day 333 - Mix It Up]

Project 365 – Day 333

[Day 332 - Adorned]

Project 365 – Day 332

[Day 331 - Time In A Bottle]

Project 365 – Day 331

Toilets are not a topic I would usually cover, but I was very impressed by the ingenious idea of Swedish architect Anders Wilhelmson. He has designed a personal toilet that will not only help to stop the spread of disease, but also helps fertilize crops. Visit peepoople.com for more information about this amazing invention.

I Love A Good Idea

[Day 330 - Shadowy Characters]

Project 365 – Day 330

Chalk this up to another beautiful car I will probably never drive, yet alone own, but one can dream. It looks like something that should be in the Ironman’s garage. You can read more about here, but here’s a quick synopsis.

• 0-60 in 3.2 seconds
• 500 hp V-8
• 94 mpg

Yep, I want one…

My Kind of Hybrid

[Day 329 - It's Here]

First game of Spring Training starts tomorrow and I’m excited.

Project 365 – Day 329

[Day 328 - The Big Chill]

Project 365 – Day 328

[Day 327 - Tumble Dry Low]

Project 365 – Day 327

[Day 326 - Nourishment]

Project 365 – Day 326

[Day 325 - Relax]

Project 365 – Day 325

[Day 324 - 40%]

Project 365 – Day 324

[Day 323 - Bloom]

Project 365 – Day 323

[Day 322 - Orbs]

Project 365 – Day 322

[Day 321 - Getting Close]

Project 365 – Day 321

Great post on the ProLost blog about color grading videos. If you don’t have a program to color grade with, I highly recommend Magic Bullet Colorista.

Color Grading

[Day 320 - I'm a Fan]

Project 365 – Day 320

The video above is one of the best examples I have seen of feel-good viral marketing. This idea didn’t just affect the people who experienced it in person, but the multitudes who have watched it online. I know it made me feel happy just watching it and thirsty for a Coke!

I think videos and marketing like this have the “Miracle on 34th Street” factor. If you have ever seen the movie then you probably know what I’m talking about. If you haven’t, then go rent it! The effect happens when the Macy’s Santa Clause began sending people to Gimbell’s because Macy’s didn’t have what they were looking for. You would think this behavior counter-productive to sales, but it had the reverse effect. People felt like they could trust Macy’s and it strengthened their relationship and loyalty with the store. In turn they were more likely to spend their dollars at Macy’s instead of store they felt just wanted their money. Now, I know this example is from Hollywood, but I think there is a lesson that we can learn from it.

When consumers feel like you care about them, instead of just trying to sell them something, they will respond.

I’m a lot more likely to buy from Sears & Ford since they donate their products/services on shows like “Extreme Home Makeover.” Whether or not they do, it makes me feel like they care and because I feel that way I will buy from them before I will from other stores. I think more of this style of marketing would be extremely effective for companies/businesses trying to earn our dollars in tough economic times and a jaded society.

The “Miracle On 34th Street” Factor

The iPhone Killer?